Rec | REST, QUIET, AND DARKNESS

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the two major irritators of a migraine in my experience are light and noise. my recommendation is that after taking advil (or tylenol etc), put your phone away, go to a room where you think it will be the most quiet, preferably where you can lie down, like your bedroom (i know it can be hard; i myself live in a loud and dysfunctional household so i also have to put in earplugs but earplugs are also another thing that may help!) turn off all the lights, close the window shades (you may want to wear an eye mask) and just lie down there like that for a long time. It's ok if you don't end up calling asleep; the main goal is to keep you away from stimulators like light and noise for long enough that the migraine hopefully feels a little better. This may not make it go away completely but it does at least help. Afterwards though, try not to make an immediate jump back to looking at screens, walking around, talking, lostening to things, etc, because it might be so jarring that your migraine immediately relapses. I hope this helps and I hope you feel better soon!! Sending best wishes; I know your pain and ur not alone 😭

@sofii

Jan 31, 2024

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@girluwant

definitely did!!! i also got an econsult with a nurse to see if she had any other advice and she basically said the same LOL less screen time/if u have to look at a screen look away every 15 mins for at least a minute <3

Feb 1, 2024

@sofii

girluwant np i hope it helps/helped ! ToT

Feb 1, 2024

@girluwant

tysm 🥲🥲

Feb 1, 2024

@nivonog

No temerle a la migraña también ayuda muchísimo. Cuando la siento venir, cuando estoy en el "aura", intento tranquilizarme. Eso aligera el golpe de dolor posterior. :O

Jan 31, 2024

@sofii

sola ive heard my mom say that caffeine works for her but it just makes me feel more lightheaded but im not sure if I'm just an outlier

Jan 31, 2024

@sola

cold fresh air

Jan 31, 2024

@sola

also caffeine and carbs

Jan 31, 2024

@sofii

sola FACTS get off pi.f.y.i now and into ur bed... (because i care for u) you may have to lie down for a couple of hours even but its worth it (if you get up for even a second when ur supposed to be resting it will set you two steps backwards for every step u just took forwards)

Jan 31, 2024

@sola

big facts here... and do these things ASAP!! if you feel it coming on RETREAT IMMEDIATELY do not push through it will hurt you later

Jan 31, 2024

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